· Cinnamon may help treat Type 2 Diabetes by lowering blood sugar levels and increasing the amount of insulin production in the body.

· Cinnamon has antifungal properties, and it's been said that candida cannot live in a cinnamon environment.

· Cinnamon can reduce the proliferation of leukemia and lymphoma cancer cells.

· Cinnamon has an anti-clotting effect on the blood.

· Honey and Cinnamon combined has been found to relieve arthritis pain.

· When added to food, cinnamon inhibits bacterial growth and food spoilage, making it a natural food preservative.

· Just smelling cinnamon boosts cognitive function and memory.

· Cinnamon fights the E. coli bacteria in unpasteurized juices.

· Cinnamon has been found to be an effective natural remedy for eliminating headaches and migraine relief.

· Cinnamon can also help stablize blood sugar (which is great for weight loss). A couple of dashes in your morning tea or cereal are all it takes!

Now, this said, we are absolutely not advocating you start guzzling the cinnamon - as it has been found to be toxic in large doses. We are, however, wholeheartedly encouraging a little pinch (or stick) here and there in places you might otherwise have overlooked (in your tea or coffee, added to savory dishes, etc.) - if not for your overall health, for its undeniably enchanting aroma and flavour.